stebbinsd Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 So why do the dwemer automatons in Skyrim have soul gems? In my latest youtube video, I attempt to speculate as to why. I hope you all enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadToRegister Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 To me, they're the power source for the automatons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebbinsd Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 In that case, why do they have dwarven oil? Besides, that doesn't explain why the dwemer were using magical items instead of technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdonin Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 In that case, why do they have dwarven oil? Because the Soul Gem serves as a heating coil of sorts. There is a journal in Skyrim (i can't remember what it's called) which details an examination of a Dwemer spider. It postulates that the stones are powered by some remote source, which is why Dwemer automatons tend to shut down when taken away from the ruins. The Gem heats the oil, which drives the automatons actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadToRegister Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 In that case, why do they have dwarven oil? Besides, that doesn't explain why the dwemer were using magical items instead of technology. Cars have Oil, but it's not a power source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebbinsd Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) Cars have Oil, but it's not a power source.Oh yes they do! Gasoline is a type of oil! Didn't you know that?! https://science.howstuffworks.com/gasoline2.htm ("Gasoline is made from crude oil. The crude oil pumped out of the ground is a black liquid called petroleum"). Edited January 22, 2020 by stebbinsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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